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Morgantown City Council met on Thursday, July 11 at the Eva J. Hawes Building. All council members were initially present, however Councilman Dustin Embry had to leave for work-related purposes.

The following reports were given:

Planning and Zoning

Morgantown, KY. (July 10, 2019) – On July 10, 2019 at approximately 15:43 hours, The Kentucky State Police Post in Bowling Green was contac

The Butler County travel ball team traveled to Panama City Beach, Florida to attend the United States Fastpitch Association (USFA) World Series.

The City of Morgantown achieved a new Guinness World Record on Thursday, July 4 for the World’s Largest Paper Ball Fight.

Despite a good amount of rain in the early afternoon hours, the skies finally cleared and the 39th Annual Green River Catfish Festival officially started.  The BCHS Band (led by Jason Ausbrooks) - current members and alumni - kicked things off with the playi

Bluegrass music was heard all around Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Ky this past weekend at the sixteenth annual ROMP Festival.

Houchens Industries will be teaming up with the Stuff the Bus Foundation for a second year by participating in an in-store donation collection program from July 7 - 20.

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. –“Children still need teachers who care about them and believe in them … create environments where they feel safe and happy. They still need teachers who are patient and work hard to help them learn and grow. It’s as simple as that, not always easy, but always worth the effort. Always.” – the late Suzanne Dennis, who was 64 at her death.

The week of June 16-22 presented in photos:

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, June 24.

A total of approximately 55 part-time and full-time employees working under the county will be receiving a 50 cent raise per hour in the upcoming fiscal year.